Would this setup work for a novice? Thanks!

[mansionmusick]

Welcome guys! I am a new user here. I would like to ask if this:

http://www.boaphileplastics.com/rhin...sterilite.html

Would be a good setup for a first time owner. I plan on buying a baby regular BP and keeping it in the bottom racks, then as it gets bigger I would graduate him to the larger racks up top. As I buy more BPs (when I get more experienced) I would add another. Would do you guys think?

[Ginvbch]

Yep, those racks are nice! Make sure to get a thermostat.

[LittleTreeGuy]

I think for a beginner, it's a bit overkill. You can start out with just a Rubbermaid tub like those in that link with a secure lid on them for getting started. Put a UTH under it, with a good thermostat, poke some holes in it for ventilation, and you're all set.

There are some things to consider with buying a rack... mainly, ambient temperature. Will this be going into a room with ambient temperatures of 75F or higher? If so, great. If not, you're going to want to get an oil filled radiant heater or another heat source to keep the area around it warm. Heat tape will give you a hot spot in those tubs, but you still need warm ambient air. That was the biggest thing I overlooked when I built my rack. I didn't anticipate that.

Now, if you have a warm room, and you know you are going to get more snakes, yes, maybe this is the best way to go. Keep in mind, as you get new snakes, you should still keep a quarantine area separate from your primary snake enclosure to house the new snake in for a few months to make sure it's not bringing in any diseases or mites.

I would still suggest a basic tub, a UTH/heat tape, a good thermostat, and a lot of research on BP husbandry. The more you know and understand, the better choices you can make up front. Everything you buy will be an investment. Only you know what will be best for your and your future plans. If you are looking to only get one or maybe two snakes, consider something like an Animal Plastics T8.

[mansionmusick]

Yep, those racks are nice! Make sure to get a thermostat.

Have any recommendations for a hygrometer/thermostat?

[Jon14]

I would recommend a herpstat if you can afford it. If you need a lower budget one I've heard a hydrofoam is decent.

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[mansionmusick]

I think for a beginner, it's a bit overkill. You can start out with just a Rubbermaid tub like those in that link with a secure lid on them for getting started. Put a UTH under it, with a good thermostat, poke some holes in it for ventilation, and you're all set.

There are some things to consider with buying a rack... mainly, ambient temperature. Will this be going into a room with ambient temperatures of 75F or higher? If so, great. If not, you're going to want to get an oil filled radiant heater or another heat source to keep the area around it warm. Heat tape will give you a hot spot in those tubs, but you still need warm ambient air. That was the biggest thing I overlooked when I built my rack. I didn't anticipate that.

Now, if you have a warm room, and you know you are going to get more snakes, yes, maybe this is the best way to go. Keep in mind, as you get new snakes, you should still keep a quarantine area separate from your primary snake enclosure to house the new snake in for a few months to make sure it's not bringing in any diseases or mites.

I would still suggest a basic tub, a UTH/heat tape, a good thermostat, and a lot of research on BP husbandry. The more you know and understand, the better choices you can make up front. Everything you buy will be an investment. Only you know what will be best for your and your future plans. If you are looking to only get one or maybe two snakes, consider something like an Animal Plastics T8.

I live in South Florida so my ambient room temp should be fine. I just consider this to be a setup I can keep for a while before I have to buy any more cages. I actually then realized I would have to buy a mini fridge/freezer to keep in my room to store feeders. The cost would be pretty high including the rest of what I need. So for a baby BP, what size should I get for a bin if I choose this path?